August 31, 2023

Adam Park, MD

Dr. Adam Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Currently board-eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, he specializes in the non-operative and operative treatment of spinal disorders…


June 30, 2023

Eric O. Klineberg, MD, MS

Eric O. Klineberg, MD, MS, is a Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UTHealth Houston. He serves as Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery and also holds the Milton “Chip” Routt Endowed Chair of Spinal Surgery….


November 7, 2022

Bodybuilder Mark Omezi proves determination is an important muscle

Mark Omezi, known in fitness and bodybuilding circles as Omayzee, makes lifting weights and body sculpting look easy and exciting. But Mark knows his journey has been anything but easy after a car accident in December 2019 left him in…


August 17, 2022

Thanks to old-fashioned grit and successful surgery, IRONMAN competitor Paul Sandoval doesn’t let a clavicle fracture slow him down

After Paul Sandoval flew over the handlebars of his bike while training for the IRONMAN Texas, he resigned himself to not being able to compete in the endurance test. During the accident, Paul sustained a clavicle fracture, a break in…


June 13, 2022

Resilient teen proves power of mind, body, spirit

Oscar Gutierrez may be only 17 but he is among a select few to reach the status of a nationally ranked gymnast. His path to being ranked 38th in the Junior National Level was filled not only with long hours…


May 25, 2022

No Challenge Too Big – A Day in the Life: Morgan Galeas

Morgan Galeas, a busy, bubbling-with-laughter 14-year-old, couldn’t say goodbye to her scoliosis brace fast enough. Nothing slows Morgan down, not even the scoliosis brace that became part of her daily routine when she went for her annual check-up at age…


April 20, 2022

UT Ortho Annual Report 2021

The UT Ortho Annual Report is available to view online. Click here to read!  


March 8, 2022

Dr. James E. Muntz named Outstanding NFL Team Physician of the year

We are honored to announce that our very own, Dr. James E. Muntz has been awarded the prestigious Jerry “Hawk” Rhea Award. Dr. Muntz was recognized as an outstanding NFL team physician by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS)…


December 21, 2021

AO Trauma North America Young Investigator Research Development Award

Join us as we proudly congratulate Augustine “Augie” Saiz, MD for being selected as one of the two recipients of the AO Trauma North America Young Investigator Research Development Award. This grant is designed to foster the development of research…


October 11, 2021

UT Ortho Annual Report 2020

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